TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

[AS24]

Anyone else heard from Farrer ? Almost definitely a rejection at this point, just want to know already.. hope they're not just planning on ghosting

After passing the proofreading test, I have just been invited to a first interview.

 

[banana1189]

Has anyone had an update from Penningtons Manches Cooper?

No, but I know they are doing vac schemes this week so they are probably busy - my colleague advised that she didn't hear back (last year) until mid June ish so hopefully we hear soon!

 

[EzeLaylor]

Anyone heard back from bclp financial services TC??

 

[norothrow324]

Is it worth sending an application to white and case direct TC? I have heard that their direct route is pretty weak. I work full time as a legal counsel in the EU so a vacation scheme is out the question due to visa/time off.

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Is it worth sending an application to white and case direct TC? I have heard that their direct route is pretty weak. I work full time as a legal counsel in the EU so a vacation scheme is out the question due to visa/time off.

If you want to apply to the firm, and it’s the only reasonable route for you, I would apply no matter what the perceived odds are. They will want to find candidates like yourself via a direct TC route - if they didn’t, they wouldn’t open applications for the opportunity.

 

[BonanzaBih_]

Just got the invite to the GLS critical thinking test and by the looks of the email it’s a WG. I’ve not had much luck with the test in the past so any advice/ resources to help would be wonderful. Thank you.

 

[Deleted member 31571]

Has anyone still not heard from Farrer post application? Is it a sure PFO now considering that they sent out proofreading tests and even some interview invites already?

 

[Cherikon]

Just got the invite to the GLS critical thinking test and by the looks of the email it’s a WG. I’ve not had much luck with the test in the past so any advice/ resources to help would be wonderful. Thank you.

Clifford Chance offers a free mock test. I did it multiple times until I got 100%, which helped me get into the mindset for WG (if that makes sense). The book Critical Thinking Tests is really helpful as well.

 

[taliagibson]

Hi, I have the final partner interview with ashurst coming up and barely any info - it says online that there will be behavioural interview questions, does anyone know if these are like competency/situational questions? also says we will have 15 mins to read a case study then answer some questions in the interview about it but am confused on the format of this- if anyone has info or tips that would be so helpful.

 

[RiverJules]

Has anyone still not heard from Farrer post application? Is it a sure PFO now considering that they sent out proofreading tests and even some interview invites already?

I'm in the same boat as you. Pretty much assuming a PFO at this point unfortunately, but you never know I suppose

 

[BonanzaBih_]

Clifford Chance offers a free mock test. I did it multiple times until I got 100%, which helped me get into the mindset for WG (if that makes sense). The book Critical Thinking Tests is really helpful as well.

Thank you!

 

[Erspencer]

Anyone else heard from Farrer ? Almost definitely a rejection at this point, just want to know already.. hope they're not just planning on ghosting

I heard back today that I’ve been invited to first round interview. I know that last year they got back to everyone after this point

I'm in the same boat as you. Pretty much assuming a PFO at this point unfortunately, but you never know I suppose

Hi, I have also been invited to first round interview. Although I did apply last year and was unsuccessful after application but they did let all candidates know the outcome of their application.
They also did provide advice on my application after I reached it following my rejection letter which I believe massively helped this year.

 

[Gday33]

GLD CRT invite I was a bit worried about my VRT performance as I completed it at 1am between getting married and going on honeymoon

 

[Wannabe_Lawyer]

Bclp pfo

 

[futuretraineesolicitor]

If you want to apply to the firm, and it’s the only reasonable route for you, I would apply no matter what the perceived odds are. They will want to find candidates like yourself via a direct TC route - if they didn’t, they wouldn’t open applications for the opportunity.

Just one question, here. Do you think direct TC applicants already start behind and have a great disadvantage as most firms have few spots that they can offer to direct TC applicants anyway? I think I know the answer to this question myself but I am really looking for a different perspective as I feel I'm working towards something which has low odds of success to begin with. Thanks in advance.

 

[lawyerletsgo]

Bclp pfo

sorry to hear that mate wishing you luck for other applications - do u mind if i ask when u did ur test? i did mine at the end of may and still havent heard back

 

[Wannabe_Lawyer]

sorry to hear that mate wishing you luck for other applications - do u mind if i ask when u did ur test? i did mine at the end of may and still havent heard back

I did mine about a week ago.

 

[AS24]

Hi guys,

Is anyone able to tell me how does Freshfields recruitment process works? It seems that people get rejected after scoring a high percentile, is the application more important than the WG score?

 

[yasmars]

Hi guys,

Is anyone able to tell me how does Freshfields recruitment process works? It seems that people get rejected after scoring a high percentile, is the application more important than the WG score?

Yes. Once passing the WG they re-read your application again with your score and base AC invites on that

 

[Maddy]

Did Freshfields application open?